4 citations,
April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” High uric acid levels link to male pattern baldness, especially in young men.
4 citations,
May 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain hairstyles increase the risk of scalp and hair disorders in African American girls.
3 citations,
December 2018 in “Meta Gene” Certain gene variations increase male hair loss risk, influenced by hormone levels.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Certain health conditions and hair care habits affect the treatment results for a scalp condition called Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “PubMed” Women with PCOS have a similar chance of getting pregnant using assisted reproductive treatment as those without PCOS.
1 citations,
December 2007 in “Drug and therapeutics bulletin” New treatments for children's scalp ringworm are recommended based on recent data.
December 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” These specific gene polymorphisms are not linked to Alopecia Areata in Egyptians.
July 2023 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Interferon beta treatment in MS patients can cause skin reactions and increased hair loss.
May 2023 in “Archives of dermatological research” Some factors like thyroid disease, diabetes treatment, hair dryers, natural hairstyles, and scalp conditions can affect the treatment results for a hair loss condition called CCCA.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Research” High testosterone increases heart disease risk in women with PCOS.
February 2012 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” The document suggests more research is needed to understand the link between baldness and prostate cancer.
June 2008 in “CRC Press eBooks” PCOS may have evolved as an advantage in past environments with food scarcity.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Female authorship in dermatology publications increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, but women are still underrepresented in senior roles.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Young, lower-income men are more likely to visit the emergency department for severe sunburns, especially in the summer and on weekends.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” More dermatologists in an area are linked to better survival rates for melanoma.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Allergens show specific patterns related to season, gender, and age, which can help in developing allergy avoidance plans.
January 2017 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” There's no significant link between hair loss from male pattern baldness and early heart disease.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Transgender patients on hormone therapy experience more acne and hair loss, but less skin inflammation.
405 citations,
May 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Obesity affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and may require different treatment approaches.
179 citations,
October 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Cancer treatments targeting specific cells and the immune system can cause skin, mouth, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.
164 citations,
April 2008 in “Cochrane library” Current treatments for alopecia show no significant long-term benefits.
155 citations,
December 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss increases with age; alcohol raises risk, more female partners lowers it.
139 citations,
December 2020 in “Cell Stem Cell” Male hormones affect COVID-19 severity and certain drugs targeting these hormones could help reduce the risk.
109 citations,
September 2011 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” New treatments targeting specific genes show promise for treating keratin disorders.
109 citations,
October 2007 in “Journal of pineal research” Melatonin helps regulate hair growth and protects the hair follicle from stress.
91 citations,
July 2004 in “BMJ. British medical journal” The document concludes that molluscum contagiosum is a common, benign skin infection in children, often healing without scarring.
88 citations,
February 2010 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Vitiligo is linked to autoimmune diseases and hearing issues, so hearing tests are recommended for patients.
87 citations,
May 2012 in “PLOS Genetics” Six new genetic regions linked to early hair loss also connect to Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer, possibly leading to new treatments.
77 citations,
June 2015 in “Nature Reviews Urology” Some common medications can harm male fertility, but many effects can be reversed.
66 citations,
September 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.